17365_Council_Information response_220518 · MCU18/0019

Issue –Val Crescent Driveway Levels

The proposed RL of 4.372 on the property line at the Val Crescent driveway does not appear to match
with the existing 5.0m and 4.5m contours either side of the driveway.

Information requested

9. Please provide section plans of the proposed Val Crescent driveway demonstrating how the
    driveway satisfactorily interacts with the existing kerb level, complies with the relevant Australian
    Standards and the pedestrian sight splay recommended in the QTraffic report.

Response
Refer attached traffic engineering response prepared by Q Traffic.


Issue –Driveway layout and basement gate

The parking layout plan does not include dimensions.

There is potential for conflict between vehicles entering the basement and service vehicles using the
delivery/loading area.

The basement access shows a gate which may restrict visitor access.

Information requested

10. Please provide:

    10.1. a dimensioned parking layout plan demonstrating the details outlined in Section 3.3 of the
           QTraffic report;
    10.2. a modified driveway layout that ensures that the swept path of the design vehicle
          (including clearances) remains within the proposed driveway area (refer to QTraffic plan
          755_KNG03 SK.02 A);
    10.3. a plan with the clear delineation of the access to the basement carpark clear of the loading
          area, so that all users are able to distinguish how that area will operate in an obvious
          manner; and
    10.4. details of the hours of operation of the basement gate (open all hours, only open during
          day light hours, or closed at all times and only opened when required?). If the gate is to
          remain closed for any part of the day or night identify how users, including visitors, will
          satisfactorily gain access at those times. Investigate moving the gate to allow unrestricted
          access to some car parks and a disabled space on entry to the basement.

Response
Refer attached traffic engineering response prepared by Q Traffic.


Issue –Built form and streetscape

The proposal sits within a low density residential area characterised by single and 2 storey dwelling
houses up to 8m in height. Opposite the site is a single storey hospital in a bushland setting.

Although the Goodchap Street elevation is articulated, it is still a large building within a low density
residential setting.

The proposal presents a box type profile to Goodchap Street. The planning scheme seeks to avoid box
type designs by requiring the use of eaves, roof pitch and a variety of materials to provide interest to
the street and achieve a sub-tropical design.